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Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants
Will hurt thousands of restaurants, prevent “much needed raises” for workers, Milwaukee owner laments.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerPurdue Renames Dorms to Honor Mequon Sisters
Frieda Parker Hall and Winifred Parker Hall honor students who integrated dorms in 1947.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Michael HorneJuneteenth Festivities Feature Many Events
It's the 50th anniversary of the first Juneteenth Day celebration in Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Hope MosesFederal Water Infrastructure Spending Needed
In Wisconsin could be used to replace lead service lines and improve sewerage systems.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Megan SeversonHow Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities?
New report finds four areas for improvement.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneLasry Revises His Minimum Wage Story
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate's campaign issues correction. But it's far from complete.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Bruce MurphySherman Phoenix Is Reopening
Entrepreneurial hub for Black-owned businesses offers full service for first time since March 2020.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Hope MosesCity Seeks House Factory For Century City
Proposal seeks to create jobs and as many as 800 highly energy efficient housing units per year.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneKegel’s Will Run Lakefront Beer Garden
Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant opening. And Pete's Pops comes to Public Market.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Michael Holloway20-Story AT&T Building Sold for $30 Million
Will downtown building be redeveloped for some residential use, like other nearby towers?
Jun 14th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHow Expanded Child Tax Credit Helps Families
At least $3,000 per child per year credit. There’s still time to sign up for pandemic benefit.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSurplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided
Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?
Jun 14th, 2021 by Steven Walters